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As part of the FERA Healthy Bees Project, a number of short courses have been written and are being delivered by holders of the National Diploma in Beekeeping. These are aimed at those who are teaching or mentoring other beekeepers. Each course aims to improve specific practical skills that can then be disseminated to others.
The courses are being held in a number of regional centres - Devon, Kent, and Cheshire - to make them accessible. The cost is heavily subsidised by FERA but there is a contribution of £45 required for each student attending. The BBKA & WBKA are encouraging local Associations to meet this cost as this training will directly benefit their members in the long term.
This information is being circulated through the usual routes, but as you'll see some of the courses start in early January and newsletter publication dates, snail mail, etc. might be too late for the early ones.
Five courses have been developed so far, with more to be available after March. The five courses are:
Full course details, application form and contact details can be downloaded here.
The courses are being held in a number of regional centres - Devon, Kent, and Cheshire - to make them accessible. The cost is heavily subsidised by FERA but there is a contribution of £45 required for each student attending. The BBKA & WBKA are encouraging local Associations to meet this cost as this training will directly benefit their members in the long term.
This information is being circulated through the usual routes, but as you'll see some of the courses start in early January and newsletter publication dates, snail mail, etc. might be too late for the early ones.
Five courses have been developed so far, with more to be available after March. The five courses are:
- Microscopy
- Nutrition & Pollen
- Adult Bee Diseases
- Teaching Beekeepers
- Successful wintering
Full course details, application form and contact details can be downloaded here.